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prior

/ˈpraɪər/
pri · or ˈpraɪ · ər
English Definition
adj. previous, earlier
中文释义
在前的,优先的
Significado en Español
anterior, previo
한국어 뜻
이전의, 우선하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trước, ưu tiên
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prior(beforehand or previous)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “prior” as used in the sentence: “She double-checked her schedule to make sure she had no prior commitments.”

  1. A subsequent
  2. B previous
  3. C relevant
  4. D temporary
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B — previous. “prior” means adj. previous, earlier

Common questions about “prior”

What does “prior” mean?

prior — adj. previous, earlier. In Chinese: 在前的,优先的.

How do you pronounce “prior”?

prior is pronounced /ˈpraɪər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pri · or.

Is “prior” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. prior appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “prior”?

prior(beforehand or previous)

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